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Spanish Woman Airlifted Home After Thailand Accident
A young Spanish woman is flown back to Spain from Thailand after a serious motorbike accident, thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign.
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Spain
HealthTransportAccidentRecoveryFundraisingMedical
RegaBangkok HospitalHospital Universitario De La Fe
Ángela AgudoMaría ÁngelesManuel
- What happened to Ángela Agudo?
- Ángela Agudo, a 24-year-old Spanish woman, was in a coma after a serious motorcycle accident in Thailand. She was transported back to Spain on a private medical plane.
- How was her transport to Spain funded?
- The medical flight, arranged by her family, included a medical team and cost approximately \u20ac300,000, raised through crowdfunding and donations. The family is unsure if the funds will fully cover all expenses.
- What were the costs of her treatment in Thailand?
- Agudo's hospital bills in Thailand reached \u20ac3,290 per day before her transfer. The Spanish government did not cover the costs of her repatriation, as requested by her family.
- Who accompanied Ángela on the flight back to Spain?
- Agudo's parents accompanied her on the flight from Samui, Thailand, making stops in Dubai and Zurich before arriving in Valencia, Spain.
- Where will she receive treatment upon arrival in Spain?
- Upon arrival in Valencia, Agudo will be admitted to the Hospital Universitario de La Fe. She was previously in the ICU at Bangkok Hospital in Thailand after the October 6th accident.